Senior Management Controller (m/w/d), Bietigheim-Bissingen

The mission of the thermal systems business group is to develop and manufacture systems, modules and components to ensure thermal energy management of the power train and comfort for each passenger, during all phases of vehicle use. These systems help to significantly reduce fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and other pollutants and harmful particles from vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. They also increase travel range and battery life for hybrid and electric vehicles. At the Front Office in Bietigheim-Bissingen we are supporting Sale- and Project activities and compose the interface between the customers Daimler and Valeo-internal departments at the development from Thermal Systems.

Your challenges

• R&D director co-pilot in controlling aspects for the product line organisation worldwide
• Coordination of worldwide product line R&D controlling team members (on site and remote).
• Responsibility for the monthly closing and reporting as well as planning and budgeting activities
• Continuously monitoring of key R&D indicators
• Sponsoring and following up back on track actions
• Supporting the deployment and utilization of tools and process improvements
• Convey internal control activities, corrective actions and procedure reviews as per request and following the LSF system structure
• Supporting training and career development measures for team members.
• Creating a proactive team within his/her perimeter and help identifying high potentials.

What about you?

• First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., Certified PublicAccountant (CPA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• Several years of professional experience in a financial / business decision support environment is a must.
• Excellent financial and operational analytical skills
• Good ERP systems knowledge (SAP preferred) and base accounting knowledge are required
• Minimum of 5-6 years of data analytics and financial modeling experience. Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP tools is a must.
• Good analytical skills and excellent business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel)